Yearly Archives: 2006

The epidemic of obesity in young children has been far worse in the tallest, fastest growing young children, according to new research

Disetronic Medical Systems Inc. announced a voluntary nationwide recall of the Disetronic D-TRONplus Power Packs, that power the D-TRONplus Insulin Pump.

Study sheds light on why the same disease often strikes males and females differently, and why the genders may respond differently to the same drug.

A growing number of cystic fibrosis patients are battling a second, often deadly complication: a unique form of diabetes that shares characteristics of the type 1 and type 2 versions that strike many Americans.

Some of the most important weight-loss drugs work by enhancing the effect of the brain chemical serotonin. These include sibutramine and fenfluramine, which was recalled after the combination with dexfenfluramine, called fen-phen, was linked to potentially fatal heart valve abnormalities.

Do patients who undergo gastric bypass procedures have fewer complications, a greater reduction in obesity-related diseases, more weight loss and a higher level of satisfaction than those who have gastric banding procedures?

Women who are non-smokers, exercise regularly, have a healthy diet, including moderate alcohol consumption, and otherwise live a healthy lifestyle may have a reduced risk of stroke.

Treatment of high blood sugar may have a scientific connection to memory loss that could, one day, benefit millions of people with Alzheimer's Disease, which affects up to 4.5 million older Americans, bringing with it impaired thinking and memory.

Common variants in three genes have been found to predict development of type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease, based on a recent study.

A study has shown that Type 2 diabetes is associated with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), the most common form of glaucoma, accounting for about 60 to 70% of all glaucomas.

A major study has added weight to the theory that environmental factors such as common infections may be a trigger for diabetes in children and young adults.

The environmental attributes that promote obesity are generally the same in rural communities as those previously found in urban and suburban areas.

A growing number of cystic fibrosis patients are battling a second, often deadly complication: a unique form of diabetes that shares characteristics of the type 1 and type 2 versions that strike many Americans.

Findings suggest that selectively turning on STAT3 may help prevent diabetes by improving glucose metabolism and help restore fertility as well.

Obesity is associated with a 25 percent increase in the risk of developing mood and anxiety disorders and a 25 percent decrease in likeliness for substance abuse.

A study found that people sleep much less than they should, and even less than they think. Study also found that blacks sleep less than whites, men sleep less than women, and the poor sleep less than the wealthy.